Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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